Martin County, Kentucky
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 57/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Tracking 8 ZIP codes in Martin County reveals a mixed picture — tap water quality varies meaningfully by location.
How Martin County Compares
How Martin County Compares
Martin County scores 4 points below the Kentucky state average (61/100) and 11 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Martin County, Kentucky
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,613, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.291% avg pipe failure probability, 13% of ZIPs at high risk
51.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↓ Improving trendEPA violation counts by year across Martin County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2021 with 8 violations. Past 5 years: 20 total (20 health-based). Health-based violations are declining versus the prior 2-year window.
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,613
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
4,952 housing units in Martin County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Martin County
Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. Most homeowners can address issues through staged improvements over time.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
All ZIP Codes in Martin County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Martin County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41224 | Inez | 71 | B | 2 (2 health) | $89K |
| 2 | 41214 | Debord | 63 | C | 0 | $86K |
| 3 | 41203 | Beauty | 55 | C | 0 | $51K |
| 4 | 41250 | Pilgrim | 55 | C | 0 | $72K |
| 5 | 41262 | Tomahawk | 55 | C | 0 | $43K |
| 6 | 41264 | Ulysses | 53 | D | 0 | $115K |
| 7 | 41231 | Lovely | 50 | D | 0 | $130K |
| 8 | 41267 | Warfield | 50 | D | 0 | $69K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Martin County
Retailer arrangements don't shape what appears here — the selection logic is independent, filtered against EPA detections and the federal hazard data on file for this county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 51.1% of homes built before 1978
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Martin County, Kentucky
Overview
Martin County in Kentucky covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (57/100).
1 of 8 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.